ABOUT US

Pangaea

As far back as I can remember I’ve been aware of how my own sense of well-being is impacted by my visual and physical environment and my daily life either enhanced or hindered by the arrangement of my belongings. Off-the-shelf options always seem to me to fall short of the mark, where original or customized solutions are deeply satisfying to me in their ability to maximize their impact and for the sheer pleasure of the unique. My own fascination with the interaction of people with their surroundings translates into an ability to fit a design to the person or family who will inhabit the space. I believe looks alone don’t cut it when it comes to our homes.

Over the years in my own home remodeling projects I took a hands-on approach, partly from financial necessity and partly so that I could get exactly what I wanted. I’ve rolled up my sleeves to tile floors, shower enclosures and back-splashes. I’ve built custom cabinetry, sewn custom window treatments and hand-troweled textures on walls and ceilings. All of this hands-on work has given me a good working knowledge of processes and a deep and abiding appreciation for the work done by professional fabricators, trades-persons, artisans and contractors.

Before I became an interior designer I was a full time artist and enjoyed creating sculpture in blown glass, cast glass, bronze and resin. Today I continue to paint and have had the pleasure of creating commissioned work in glass or on canvas for a select few of my clients. I believe that your home is immeasurably improved by a treasured piece of art and enjoy helping clients include art in their home whether they are avid collectors or just finding their first piece.

On a personal note, I live in the forest by the Sandy River with my husband and an ever-evolving menagerie of cats and big, big dogs. On any given Sunday afternoon, my sofa and armchairs are occupied by various sized piles of snoring fur. On a sunny day the only difference is that the snoring happens on our deck. It is my fondest desire to create a home for you where you and yours can be relaxed and live your most satisfying life.

Ashley Meyer

As a recent graduate from George Fox University with a degree in Interior Design, I have been intrigued by the many ways interior design is used and impacts the lives of people every single day. Consciously or subconsciously, the way an environment is arranged, curated, or designed can greatly impact one’s overall mood, emotions, or comfort levels. To me, interior design is a way to evoke positive emotion or action through visual and tangible stimulus – aesthetically and physically pleasing.

Before I knew I wanted to do interior design, I found my peace through other creative avenues such as music, photography, painting and sewing/repurposing. My dad is a custom home builder, contractor, and business owner which exposed me to seeing a 2D lined drawing of a floor plan turn into a 3D tangible space which always interested me. I grew up in Camas, Washington with my parents and brother who have been nothing less than supportive in my journey into design.

A fun fact about my family is that for the last 8 years we have been raising service dogs, first for Guide Dogs for the Blind, and now for Assistant Dogs of Hawaii. We’ve been able to see firsthand how the wonderful gift of a well-trained dog can greatly impact someone’s life, what a beautiful thing! Serving others and using the interests, gifts, talents I have been given have been the most rewarding and satisfying things for me and I am happy to be growing my skills as an interior designer now, outside of school!